April 17, 2014
7:25 a.m. ET
Die salsa singer 'Cheo' Feliciano
(CNN Spanish) - Puerto Rican singer Jose "Cheo" Feliciano, one of the greatest performers of salsa music died this morning in a tragic accident in Puerto Rico, as confirmed by the police.
The sudden death of 'Cheo' Feliciano came during a traffic accident, where the singer allegedly lost control of his vehicle, a Jaguar, and hit a power line pole in Cupey.
The governor of Puerto Rico Alejandro García Padilla decreed three days of mourning for the death of one of his biggest musical badges.
"Puerto Rico today lost one of its most acclaimed voices with the sad news of the death of singer Cheo Feliciano. Wilma and I joined the pain of his wife Coco, his sons and artistic class. Pray to receive comfort and strength they need during this process. Cheo Feliciano Rest in peace, "said the governor.
The tragic accident occurred at 4:13 am in the PR-176 near Metropolitan University, according to the police report. José Luis Feliciano Vega was traveling alone.
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"The impact was strong against the immovable object. Unfortunately, Feliciano had no seatbelts, "said Jorge Hernández Peña inspector reporters.
"(Apparently) lost control on the curve that was taking and struck a fixed object. Unfortunately this is our Cheo Feliciano. We have a driver who was not wearing a seat belt. His skull gave the front glass," said police officer.
At the scene of the singer's son, José Enrique Feliciano, who looked surprised and touched by the event arrived, but he had words of praise for his father before his unexpected death.
"Daddy is for life, because he has left us his music, his heart, his people, his people ... 'Family' as daddy said. Thankfully, we have his music to remember him," said Jose Enrique , who noted that his father may have fallen asleep at the wheel of the car.
Ana María Martínez Fiscal investigates the scene by the police.
Venezuelan singer Oscar D'León recalled, very movingly, the moments shared with the legendary Puerto Rican salsa singer.
Feliciano Vega, born in Ponce, made great musical hits like "Anacaona", "Beloved", "Mouse", "My sad problem", "Pa 'that afinquen" and "If it rains for me."
Cheo Feliciano performs "Beloved"
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